School: Engineering

This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.

  • Unit Title

    Materials and Manufacturing 1
  • Unit Code

    ENS1115
  • Year

    2019
  • Enrolment Period

    1
  • Version

    1
  • Credit Points

    15
  • Full Year Unit

    N
  • Mode of Delivery

    On Campus
  • Unit Coordinator

    A/Prof Laichang ZHANG

Description

This unit develops students' knowledge of common engineering materials and manufacturing processes and enables them to select materials on the basis of their inherent properties. Students will be introduced to the structure and properties of materials, and the types of defects that can arise. Students will also gain the knowledge to analyse the failure of engineering products and systems, with due consideration to the geometry of components. Strengthening mechanisms that can be applied to different materials will also be examined. Overall the unit enables students to develop a direct link between the structure and mechanical behaviour of materials.

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. Apply procedures for selecting candidate materials for different engineering applications.
  2. Demonstrate a practical knowledge of commonly used manufacturing processes.
  3. Demonstrate knowledge of health and safety in manufacturing environments.
  4. Describe and explain the properties and uses of common engineering materials.
  5. Identify defects in materials and explain how they may effect the mechanical behaviour of the materials.
  6. Interpret phase diagrams in terms of microstructures and describe strengthening mechanisms that can be used to improve the mechanical performance of materials.
  7. Relate inter-atomic bonding to crystalline structures and behaviour of solid materials.

Unit Content

  1. Atomic bonding, crystalline structures and characterisation techniques of solids.
  2. Diffusion mechanisms and controlling factors; dislocations and strengthening mechanisms.
  3. Materials' fatigue and failure modes and their relation with properties of materials.
  4. Mechanical testing of metals, polymers, ceramics.
  5. Phases and microstructure, binary phase diagrams and the iron-carbon system.
  6. Properties of engineering materials.
  7. Structure defects and microscopic examination.

Additional Learning Experience Information

Lectures, tutorials and group based laboratories.

Assessment

GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units

Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.

ON CAMPUS
TypeDescriptionValue
TestMid-semester test15%
Laboratory WorkLaboratory work and reports15%
AssignmentBasic concepts and Problem solving exercises20%
ExaminationEnd of semester examination50%

Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)

For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.

Academic Misconduct

Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:

  • plagiarism;
  • unauthorised collaboration;
  • cheating in examinations;
  • theft of other students' work;

Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.

The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.

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School: Engineering

This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.

  • Unit Title

    Materials and Manufacturing 1
  • Unit Code

    ENS1115
  • Year

    2019
  • Enrolment Period

    2
  • Version

    2
  • Credit Points

    15
  • Full Year Unit

    N
  • Mode of Delivery

    On Campus
  • Unit Coordinator

    Prof Laichang ZHANG

Description

This unit develops students' knowledge of common engineering materials and manufacturing processes and enables them to select materials on the basis of their inherent properties. Students will be introduced to the structure and properties of materials, and the types of defects that can arise. Students will also gain the knowledge to analyse the failure of engineering products and systems, with due consideration to the geometry of components. Strengthening mechanisms that can be applied to different materials will also be examined. Overall the unit enables students to develop a direct link between the structure and mechanical behaviour of materials.

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. Select candidate materials for different engineering applications.
  2. Describe commonly used manufacturing processes.
  3. Observe health and safety precautions applicable to manufacturing in a laboratory environment.
  4. Identify and explain the properties, behaviours, uses and defects of common engineering materials and how they may affect each other.
  5. Interpret phase diagrams in terms of microstructures and describe strengthening mechanisms that can be used to improve the mechanical performance of materials.

Unit Content

  1. Atomic bonding, crystalline structures and characterisation techniques of solids.
  2. Diffusion mechanisms and controlling factors; dislocations and strengthening mechanisms.
  3. Materials' fatigue and failure modes and their relation with properties of materials.
  4. Mechanical testing of metals, polymers, ceramics.
  5. Phases and microstructure, binary phase diagrams and the iron-carbon system.
  6. Properties of engineering materials.
  7. Structure defects and microscopic examination.

Learning Experience

Students will attend on campus classes as well as engage in learning activities through ECU Blackboard.

JoondalupMount LawleySouth West (Bunbury)
Semester 213 x 2 hour labNot Offered2 x 2 hour lab
Semester 213 x 2 hour lectureNot Offered x 2 hour lecture
Semester 213 x 1 hour tutorialNot Offered13 x 2 hour tutorial

For more information see the Semester Timetable

Additional Learning Experience Information

The lectures introduce main concepts and important points, which ultimately advance students understanding of the unit topics and tutorials questions. Tutorials primarily guide students to solve numerical/concept based problems with practical importance, which largely build students skills for examinations. Students will also undertake two authentic activities through engagement with lab work that is closely related to real industry. The two very practical industry-focused case lab activities provide students with the opportunity to develop their skill in applying theoretical knowledge to real world issues. The unit fosters the team-working culture and capability during group-based lab work.

Assessment

GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units

Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.

ON CAMPUS
TypeDescriptionValue
TestMid-semester test10%
Laboratory Work ^Laboratory work and reports20%
AssignmentBasic concepts and Problem solving exercises20%
ExaminationEnd of semester examination50%

^ Mandatory to Pass


Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)

For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.

Academic Misconduct

Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:

  • plagiarism;
  • unauthorised collaboration;
  • cheating in examinations;
  • theft of other students' work;

Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.

The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.

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